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Nestled on a hillside between southern Karon and northern Kata, Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa is proudly perched, fashioned in exteriors influenced by traditional Thai houses complete with pointed roofs. The four-star establishment awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence shines bright from its high position, offering guests a tranquil retreat from the noise and busy life of the city in exchange for comforts in the form of stately-furnished quarters ensconced in greenery, spa services to knead worries away, feasts of True Thai proportions, and more.

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Phuket, Thailand: What to see and do

Phuket has a diverse landscape made up of mountains in the central region that tapers off into plains, becoming white sandy beaches and jagged limestone outcrops towards the coast. While most people spend their time here lazing by the beach and exploring neighbouring islands via longtail boats, the island has a host of cultural and natural attractions waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in nature at the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park, a sanctuary that preserves the native flora and fauna of the region where you can trek through the tropical rainforest to the scenic Tonsai and Bang Pae waterfalls.

Scattered around Phuket are Buddhist temples that form the spiritual core of the island, the most iconic one being the Big Buddha, a sitting Buddha made up of white Burmese marble located at the peak of the Nakkerd Hills, which is also a good vantage point to get a 360-degree view of the surroundings. If you time your visit to coincide with the Vegetarian Festival that takes place in late September to early October, you will get the chance to see how locals celebrate their version of the Nine Emperor Gods Festival with colourful processions and ceremonies that challenge physical limits like firewalking and body piercing.